Carr

[ kahr ]

noun

1. John Dickson, 1906–77, U.S. mystery writer.

carr

/ kɑː /

noun

1. an area of bog or fen in which scrub, esp willow, has become established

Word History and Origins

Origin of Carr¹

C15: from Old Norse

Example Sentences

The Irish Times reports that the plan was masterminded by John Joseph Carr.

From The Daily Beast

After the end of the Irish civil war, Carr emigrated to the United States.

From The Daily Beast

Carr travelled to London, and borrowed £100 from his mother to buy a car for the operation.

From The Daily Beast

Archie Carr, The Windward Road: Adventures of a Naturalist On Remote Caribbean Shores—The title tells you a lot, but not enough.

From The Daily Beast

Peter Carr, spokesman for the U.S. Department of Justice, declined to comment on an ongoing investigation.

From The Daily Beast

As if unwilling to trust himself longer in dangerous companionship, he went up to town with Thomas Carr.

From Project Gutenberg

Whatever you do, don't write a word to that Carr friend of yours; he's as sharp as a two-edged sword.

From Project Gutenberg

He had not yet sought out his friend Thomas Carr; a sense of shame held him back; but he was on his way to do so now.

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"You will have to get over that feeling," observed Mr. Carr, disregarding the hint, and taking out his probing-knife.

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You will do well to send a note to your amiable friend Carr; it may save him a useless journey; for at my table he shall not sit.

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